DEAR CR-ABBY: My husband, "Mike," and I have been married for 18 years, but for the last few we have been growing apart. Mike has recently expressed a desire to quit work and sail around the world. He bought an expensive sailboat, took lessons, and is teaching our kids to sail. I tried it, but I'm afraid of the water. I have, however, been supportive of my husband's dream.
I knew Mike was looking for a "crew" for the boat because he couldn't sail with just the kids. Today he told me he has found someone. This crew consists of a married woman and her two kids. Mike invited her to crew after she first asked her husband. He did not ask ME first. He simply announced he had found a competent sailor.
I expressed vehemently that I am against this. I have never met the woman or her kids, and I'm hurt that I wasn't consulted. Mike says he is hurt because I "don't trust him." By the way, the sailboat is only 37 feet long, and they're planning their first two-week trip this fall.
What do you think?
-- LANDLOCKED IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Dear Castaway Near Calistoga,
Better work on your "Knot Tying" in both departments (sailing and marriage).
Your "fear of the water" has not only robbed you of a closer relationship with your husband, but of a once in a lifetime memorable experience with your children not to mention the romantic call of the sea...which your husband has in spades.
Go see a doctor of phobia-ology and get fitted for a safe pair of boating shoes.
Don't let this floosy with her fledging brood sail on your flotilla.
Ahoy, now here this..."All-a-Shore who's going to regret it!
Cr-Abby
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